1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1981 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 765 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1981 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Alpine | Buick |
Model | A 310 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2950 mm |